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Kyser

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-zer /ˈkaɪ.zɛr/High

Meaning: Spelling of Kaiser/Keyser — from German Kaiser, 'an emperor' (from Latin Caesar)Medium

In 30 seconds: An emperor's name: Kyser spells Kaiser — 'an emperor'. Bold, regal, and crisp.

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Origin MediumGerman, Latin

MeaningSpelling of Kaiser/Keyser — from German Kaiser, 'an emperor' (from Latin Caesar)

U.S. rank (2025)#5130 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kyser is a spelling of Kaiser/Keyser — from German Kaiser, 'an emperor' (derived from the Latin title Caesar). A bold, regal, crisp surname-name; the Ky- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, an-emperor at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Kaiser means 'an emperor' in German (from Latin Caesar) — Kyser is a sleek spelling, bold and regal (the surname Kyser/Keyser).

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Kaiser — etymology

Variations

KaiserKeyserKizer

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyser mean?

Kyser spells Kaiser — German 'an emperor' (from Latin Caesar).

How do you pronounce Kyser?

It's said KY-zer /ˈkaɪ.zɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kyser a boy or girl name?

Kyser is a boy's name.

How popular is Kyser?

Kyser is a rare name in the U.S.